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by anyjazz65

Caring a pet is about caring a baby, everything need to be schedule one by one. From skills of bathing them, concern about their teeth problem and right now. Not just even know what the best food for our pet is but also what is the ingredient as advice should we as pet lovers know about this. Before this thousand ago pet is only for be a partner for human but right now al change, true pet still be our partner nowadays but also be our adopt child also.

The objective of this article is to make you know more things than just find a healthy food regarding a recommended by others.  You should be notice now, each of food has difference in their ingredient and each of these ingredients have different with their function. Frankly, you must know what your pets need, then find food that fulfill their problem. You should understand the ingredients while buying food for your dog and also know what to look for.

If you come across any different kinds of preservatives and if the dog develops all of a sudden signs pertaining to the food allergy, suspect the unwanted ingredient in the feed items given. Similarly, understand about the moisture status. If the food item is having more moisture, then the dog may prefer this as well.
Like human, pets also have category in choosing a food,  and of curse those who are vegetarian and not. For dogs that are vegetarian beet pulp, pasta, Soy bean oil, wheat middlings, calcium carbonate, magnesium oxide, copper sulphate, iron sulphate, zinc oxide, choline chloride, etc. are often the ingredients.

For dogs that non-vegy Raw egg, chicken, beef, mutton, fish, quail etc. are often the preferred ingredients in case of dog diets that are prepared on the basis of the non-vegetarian items.
To increase dog’s nutrition find food that has a taurine ingredient.  Likewise, in the case of dogs feed with frozen fish items, the vitamin called thiamine needs to be supplemented as an ingredient. Furthermore, minerals like zinc, is an essential ingredient for skin health status and calcium, which is an essential ingredient for bone growth, tonicity of muscles.

Please noted, many dog food that are in premium type will much give a disadvantages for your pets because a lot of it fatty acids, carbohydrates with adequate fiber contents, vitamins like A, D, E and B complex vitamins. However you should see the label first and find the ingredient that your pets need.

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by Ed Yourdon

Some people consider having an exotic pet as a companion in the home. This can be a bird, a snake, a spider or even a scorpion. Though some of these are venomous, proper care must be enforced to make sure such incidents don’t happen.

Aside from making the home similar to the habitat of the pet, the most important thing is giving the right diet. If the animal is a frog, insects such as mosquitoes or flies, which are difficult to breed at home, can be purchased from the store.

Those who decide to have a snake at home will make the creature happy by feeding it a live mouse. If watching how the rodent dies sickens the individual, it can be killed and frozen then just warmed in hot water before giving it to the pet.

The reason the mouse should be placed in warm water first is because snakes won’t eat anything cold. This is considered to be a waste of money since the creature will just spit it out after.

If the owner finds buying insects or mice expensive, it will be a good idea to raise them at home. This is very challenging but with proper care, this will surely save money in the long term.

The only risk this poses is the possibility that these might escape and do damage to the home. Some people who wanted to raise crickets gave up after realizing how inconvenient it was because of the noise.

The best advice is to perhaps only buy a sufficient number so that there wouldn’t be any problems caused by raising the exotic animal in the comforts of home. The animal lover can compare the price of the pet store and those offered online before making an order. The customer should keep in mind that some retailers give discounts for bulk orders.   Some exotic animals are herbivores. Instead of buying this from the supermarket or the pet store, the person can try planting these in the backyard. There might be too much for the pet to consume so some can also be used when preparing dishes at home.

There are many things needed to make sure the pet is well treated at home. Aside from taking this to the vet or providing adequate shelter, the best is still maintaining a proper diet to make sure it is always healthy and strong.

 I have some heart wrenching facts to share with you about your dogs diet.

It all started with my friend losing her toy poodle tragically and he wasn’t even five years old. His imminent death was protracted over an extension of time, too painful too bear. A result of something you don’t read about in a magazine or even on your pet food ingredients list.

I tightened my hold on Paddington, my poodle cross pom, as she mournfully told me her story.Her dogs diet wasn’t even her fault. At least that was some consolation.

For those of you who have lost a beloved dog I feel  your pain and share your eagerness to see to your dogs diet for good health and well being. After all, it’s you he trusts implicitly.

I’ve done some research relative to my friend and her dogs horrific incident, and I’d like to share my findings with you and clear up your choice of what exactly to feed your dog for once and for all.And if you watch my video that prove my findings, you will experience that warm fuzzy feeling that only peace of mind about what you give your dog to eat, can give. And knowing how he/she really feels.

No more struggling with the decision of what to feed or how to feed your dog. Believe me I have done the research, had it confirmed by three experts, taken the advice, put it into practice and the reward…my dogs health is indescribable. His happiness and love of life is a sight to see.

If you love your dog as I do, you’ll probably, as I do, already reaching out to pet him or her, with a sense of knowing that what you’re about to find out is going to do you both a lot of good for a long time. Free up your mind of worry, enabling you to just release all of your love and affection on your dog. I remember when I got Paddington. When puppies became available they were taken up in no time. I had to be quick to get him. I remember when I finally chose him and they put him into my arms…I remember the instant bonding between us and my secret promise, in my heart, to take the best care of my dog that I humanly could.

Guess what? I went home and within the next three weeks he got three pieces of fatty sausage off the barbeque, and previous to that a piece of ham while I was making ham sandwiches for the kids school lunch. And he had a lick of bacon that I scraped from the frying pan just before packing it into the dishwasher.

You know how cute they are sniffing in the air at the aroma of the barbeque. You’re all standing around enjoying snacking off the barbeque. He looks up at you longingly and when you give him a small bit he responds eagerly and even jumps up for more. You feel his soft paws on your leg and when you see that eagerness in his face you just spoil him a little more..and a little more. You know what I mean. We’ve all done it.

Paddington was 20weeks old when my friend shared her devastating experience. Although I thought I was doing my duty and buying the most advertised ,best and expensive pet food, this cold fear that gripped my heart never left me until I got well and truly into this pet food research and began to find more information about my dogs diet.

Paddington was now 26weeks old and as research suggested, I checked his poo. You guessed it. It wasn’t healthy like the experts had described. And although I was giving the supposed ‘healthy’ snacks that the pet food adverts were insisting were so good for him. He even regurgitated some after his meal, despite the fact that I was giving the prescribed amount, being so careful not to over feed him. Now I am not a qualified vet or anything and I can’t make any medical claims but on several occasions he retched a yellow watery fluid which I’m willing to bet was pure bile. Poor Paddington. He must have felt quite wretched during those times. And I ask myself “what was in the pet food?”

Paddington turned a year old in August this year (2010).Guess what? He’s the happiest, healthiest, contented dog I’ve ever seen. No more lethargic days…and you know how your dog sometimes gets like a dryness in his mouth. You can hear how when he licks his lips while he’s lying down…or watch when he’s a little lethargic and he lies down, he licks his lips constantly and you can hear how dry his mouth is.

I have never seen Paddington like that once since I changed my dogs diet. Paddington 15months old, has boundless energy, sleeps fitfully, is content and not skittish, confident, happy, healthy. I did it! I got my dogs diet perfect and the makers of this pet food don’t even advertise it. They wouldn’t have enough once too many people found out about it. I stumbled upon it by accident while poring over tons of research material and continuously flipping through small snippets of information. Reviewing numerous personal incidences of discoveries of people and their dogs diet.

The manufacturers of this pet food, bless them, concentrate mainly on organic products. They don’t even promote or shout out about this dog food. And I found it! What a lucky find. Whew! When you’ve sifted through the tons of pet food out there to find out which one meets exactly the criteria for the best health and nutrition for your dog. I’ve come to realise that you shouldn’t latch onto the obvious ones. This one was almost hidden. The owners who manufacture this pet food are almost but unknowingly discreet about it. And I was so lucky to come across it. What a lucky find. My research paid off. Trust my judgement. This is right.

Here’s why. Dogs in the wild would normally catch their own food. It would probably be a fowl of sorts, a chicken, turkey or some sort of bird, possibly even a duck. They would also catch and eat rabbits, possums and the like. Notice all of these animals are vegetarian. The dog would eat his catch, the whole animal, and get his quota of protein, vegetable and some herbs. Did I mention that I had had a long conversation with Jane, co-owner of Paws Pet Sitting and Dog Walking after her feature interview on Channel9 in Brisbane, Queensland? Jane was very insistent about herbs, as well as vegetables, being an essential part of a good anti oxidant in a dogs diet. She mentioned that further research had found that herbs and vegetables in their right proportions in a dogs diet had reduced cancers and carcinomas by as much as 5o%

Now I’ve found a pet food that matches that criteria. Be careful of using pet foods that make claim to healthy chicken strips or yummy beef treats. Those might be supposedly natural but probably made from hormoned cattle, vaccinated and fed and fattened with preservative and chemically enhanced substances beef and chicken. This will only build toxins in the dogs body, he may not toilet well, sleep restlessy, develop skin allergies and ‘hot spots’ and lose that nice clarity you see in a healthy dogs eyes. Even if you tried to prepare  a homemade pet food, oh, the time it takes, and don’t end up like me. Prepared the whole thing, bought the best raw organic turkey, added raw minced vegetables in the exact quantities prescribed and sprinkled in the herbs only to find that Paddington didn’t even take a second sniff, never mind a taste.

While I was prepared to continue experimenting with the home made pet food recipe to eventually find one that suited Paddington’s taste….you kind of imagine him gobbling up this delicious healthy meal you’ve just spent hours preparing for him only to suffer the disappointment of him taking two steps back from the bowl and then looking up at you with this hang dog look. Well what a delight when I found this Pastured Raw Chicken .Yes!….matched all of the ingredient criteria. Yes..! Organic. Yes…! he loves it. Gobbled up every bit, licked his lips, wagged his tail and went off to play. Came running excitedly when I called him for his usual walk. And to mention, since I started walking Paddington at five every afternoon week day, I’ve met up daily with a lady who used to offer a hydro bath and grooming service in our area and enters her Schnauzer in endless competitions ( and always wins best obedience by the way) .She happens to walk her Schnauzer at the same time every day and is often a little snooty about her Schnauzer being the best, the best obedience, the best looking dog…even she had to admit how confident and settled Paddington was, and how soft and silky his coat was, noticed his healthy white teeth and commented on his boundless energy. She even commented yesterday “he really loves you doesn’t he? He must have a lot of trust in you” And she also had to mention that I must be spending a lot of time on his grooming since his coat is looking so good. I just smiled. She still spends hours in her kitchen preparing the best pet food for her dog. And rightly so. but what a waste of time when you can simply order it readymade and for the same price as you paid for just buying the ingredients.

Some of the dogs you see on the TV adverts. They’re always the best looking dogs. The dogs who have won the competitions are admired by all. People queue for their puppies. All of the best looking dogs are used in the pet food TV and magazine ads. They aren’t only in good shape because of the claim to fame pet food that  companies are advertising to you. They’re in good shape because of healthy exercise, grooming and a balanced nutritional diet. But it might be THAT one. It would be a diet of raw protein, raw vegetables and some herbs, the same as the pet food I stumbled upon and no one tells you about.

Just hold with me a minute because I have four more important facts I feel is so pertinent to your dogs diet and I would like to share with you.

> Just be aware that you are constantly bombarded by top pet food brands that claim all sorts of nutritional richness for your dog. If you like you can read the report on what’s really in pet food at  http://www.bornfreeusa.org/facts.php?p=359&more=1   clearly stating that pet foods consist mainly of leftovers at the slaughterhouse that have little or no nutritional value to the dog.

I’ll show you the pet food that meets the nutritional value that the experts insist on and it will be delivered to your door, and no preparation required.

>Please don’t be lead into believing these TV ads about these top brand dog foods with only the choice ingredients, chosen scientific diets, balanced and natural dog food…the list goes on and on. After investigating and reports released, it has been exposed that only low nutritional waste products have been used in these pet foods.

And even if dog nutritionists and experts tell you how to make this perfect pet food, supply the recipe with the exact quantities etc. it’s really great but who has that kind of time. I’d rather spend that precious time with my dog.

>And it’s very important that you completely understand that wholeheartedly that it needn’t be outrageously expensive. There’s no need to spend your last dime on all of the perfect organic ingredients. Or rush out and buy the best pet mincing machine. Or locate the top butcher in town who charges for his services to ‘sausage’ your prepared pet food. To fit all of this into an already busy schedule will only burden you, and when you lose your grip on achieving a good homemade pet food for your dog, it will only leave you tired and frustrated with feelings of guilt. So don’t put yourself under the unnecessary stress. Your dog will sense your stress and may become anxious which is really defeating the object of the whole excersise. Remember, we are trying to provide the best for our dogs. Good healthy diet, exercise and love.

Well, now that we’ve totally exposed some important facts about what’s going on with pet foods that you’re paying good dollars for, what IS the best nutritional pet food that will meet the criteria that the experts tried and tested by people we all know, love and respect, animal protection societies,  and true dog lovers.

Ingredients

Made from Pastured Poultry raised on organic Cocofeed

Includes the entire chicken, with bones and internal organs – not just left-over parts
Includes 10% organic coconut, which is 65% pure coconut oil
NO Soy and NO Corn
The meat, bones, and organs are raw – frozen pattie
Tropical Traditions raw frozen chicken steaks for dogs and cats are made from our pastured chickens raised outdoors in Wisconsin on pasture and our organic Cocofeed. Cocofeed is a non-soy feed that includes coconut developed by Tropical Traditions. These certified organic chickens make up 85% of the steaks and include the meat, bones, liver, and other internal organs of the birds. Our frozen raw steaks are unlike other “organic raw chicken pet food” on the market, which is made up primarily from older egg-laying chickens that are no longer profitable in indoor organic egg mass-production houses, because their egg-laying capacity diminishes after about one year. They are sold off as cheap pet food, but command a higher price because they are technically certified “organic” because  they ate organic feed all their life, even if they never saw sunshine or grass. Also, the organic feed fed to almost all organic chickens today have high concentrations of soy as the main protein. Our chickens are broilers that are raised outdoors in Wisconsin pastures by family farmers on our Cocofeed, which contains NO soy. In addition, 10% of the ingredients of our raw steaks are made from certified organic Tropical Traditions dried coconut, which is about 65% pure coconut oil. Coconut oil is very beneficial for pets, and enhances the immune system. The other 5% of the ingredients includes (some fruits and vegetables are seasonal): organic cranberries, whole chicken egg, organic broccoli, calcium carbonate, red potatoes, organic spinach, organic seaweed, organic beets, organic butternut squash, organic apples, organic blueberries, whole flaxseed, brewer’s yeast, organic carrots, and sage.
Tropical Traditions raw chicken steaks are meant to be a complete diet for dogs and cats, and include the following vitamins & minerals: Zinc sulfate, manganese sulfate calcium carbonate, copper sulfate, ferrous sulfate, sodium selenite, calcium iodate, cobalt sulfate, choline chloride, vitamin E (di-alpha tocopherol acetate), niacin, calcium pantothenate, ascorbic acid, vitamin A supplement, vitamin B-12 supplement, thiamine mono nitrate, riboflavin, vitamin D supplement, folic acid, pyridoxine hydrochloride, biotin.
You will not find another complete pet food like this anywhere, unless you make it yourself. So if you want only the highest quality premium food for your pets, Tropical Traditions Pastured Organic Raw Chicken steaks are the best choice!

The explanation of the right quantities for your dog according to his weight. A perfectly balanced diet is great. The amount that the dog needs is ultra important. How would you know if he’s got a stomach ache because he’s eaten too much.

Feeding Guidelines
Recommended daily portion, by body weight.
Feed puppies and lactating females 2–3 times more.
25 lbs. 1 steak
50 lbs. 2 steaks
80 lbs. 3 steaks
110 lbs. 4 steaks

Guaranteed Analysis for Dog and Cat steaks
crude protein… min 14%
crude fat… min 14%
crude fiber… max 7%
(mostly from coconut – NOT grains)
moisture… max 65%

Just think of the prospects of regular checkups at the vet. The first thing. Your vet weighs your dog. The exclamations due to the fact that you dog is the perfect weight. Yes, good teeth, and oohs and aahs from the  nurses of how silky your dogs coat is, and of course they might notice how your dog trusts you. It’s as though your dog really knows you love and care for him or her.

And the peace of mind knowing that you have done everything in your power to reduce the risk of diabetes or cancer  in your dog, that might otherwise have occurred due to the mistake of the wrong diet for your dog, just like my friend who lost her toy poodle, who died a painful, sickly death from  and went blind in the end due to the diabetes and insulin.

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by anyjazz65

Due to current pet food recalls, several of pet owners are left feeling alarmed and bewildered as to why this incident happened. Several dogs and cats were left sick and worse yet-several more died. Since the many of pet owners depend solely on commercial pet food to feed their pets, they are now cynical about which brand of food to buy and what type of food that they can eat without getting sick.

Who Can The Pet Owners Depend On?

Commercial pet foods have been tainted with harmful chemicals, including mycotoxins (toxins produced by fungi). According to the FDA and food manufacturers have authorized several recalls after a tainted food is found. In addition the FDA and the food company join together to find out the main cause of the problem and prevent it from happening again.

When Protecting Your Pet – Knowledge Is Power

When it comes to getting the healthiest dog food possible, all you really need to know what to look for and what to avoid. The following are a few ways to monitor the food you are giving your dog to ensure its safety:

• Make sure that you check the expiration date on all foods and treats before giving them to your dog. This will help you avoid any items that are scheduled to go bad. While this is a wise consumer action on your part, ironically enough the food could still be tainted because of preservatives and other chemicals that are added for taste, longevity, and texture. We recommend shopping organic if possible.

• If the pet food or treat is not have an expired but appears to be stale or has a foul odor, do not feed it to your dog and contact the company/manufacturer. There probably isn’t much you can do as far as getting your money back, but by calling the producer of the food themselves, you may be a small part of an effective action to have a recall initiated. Think of it this way, if nobody complains that nothing gets done.

• Always consult with your vet if your pet shows any symptoms of abnormal or unusual behavior. Early treatment will result in a greater chance of full recovery. It’s safe to say that some of the dogs and cats that die from tainted pet food may have survived had the owners’ brought them to the vet the first signs of sickness. Make sure that you take the situation seriously if you sense that you are dog is having a bad reaction-the threat is real and many dogs and cats have died.

• To guarantee the safety of the food that your pet is eating, keep informed of current news on pet food recalls. The fastest way to do this is to go online and type in “pet food recall”. Read as many articles as possible about pet food recalls.

Avoid information at all costs that is put out by pet food manufacturers themselves. It’s not that the information is not accurate, but consider the fact that these companies are going to sugarcoat the dangers of pet food. Plus, it is their livelihood after all and they are in the money making business!

by Beverly & Pack

Many pet owners want the best for our dogs, especially when it comes to what foods our pets eat. We not only want to give them the healthiest food possible but we want to make sure that they will live a long and healthy life. On the other hand, what if the “healthy pet foods” that are being sold on the market today are not dependable anymore?

Pet Food Recall – Are Pet Food Manufacturers Purposely Killing Your Pets?

What is a pet owner to do when we can no longer trust the food manufacturers who is supposed to provide us with safe and healthy foods for our dogs?

What To Do When The Food Is Killing Your Pets, Something Has To Change

The huge recall of pet food has created a great fright to all dog and cat owners who count on commercial brands to feed their pets. All over the US, contaminated pet food has caused many dogs to become deathly ill, while a large percentage of them have died.

In March of this year, Menu foods, a Canadian based manufacturing company, recalled more than 90 brands of “cuts and gravy” moist foods (both dog food and cat food) after more than 14 pets died from eating the contaminates. Weeks later, the same company added 20 more varieties of their brand to be removed from the store shelves.

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Later on, it was discovered that wheat gluten, an ingredient found in the said pet foods, was contaminated with rodent poison. The high risk of Salmonella contamination has also been the cause of a removal for two brands of pig ear dog treats.

Since December of 2005, there have been cases of toxic pet foods where as several dogs died and dozens fell ill after eating kibble manufactured by Diamond Pet Foods. Later on it was discovered that the food was contaminated with aflatoxin. This is a naturally occurring chemical produced from fungus and can be found on crops such as wheat, corn, rice, and even beans. This chemical is toxic to domestic animals, livestock, and even people. Other pet food recalls during the past 10 years also involve the risk for Salmonella contamination.

Are Pet Food Companies Breaking The Law?

FDA regulations state that pet foods should be manufactured similar to the way our food is manufactured. Pet food should be processed under a sanitary environment, do not contain any harmful ingredients, precisely labeled, and safe for pets to eat.

Pet food manufacturers are expected to obey these regulations to make sure that pet food is safe and healthy for our pets to eat. On the other hand, the FDA can only inspect pet food issues after consumer complaints are made or if the FDA has a reason to believe that there is a threat to animal health – this is due to due to limited resources. A pet food recall is then announced by the FDA or the manufacturer only if a defective product is found.

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by geckoam

The prevalent recall of pet food has created a huge fright to all dog and cat owners who rely on commercial brands to feed their pets. Throughout the country, contaminated pet food has caused many dogs to become very ill, while a huge number of them have died.

In March, Menu foods, a Canada based manufacturing company, recalled more than 90 brands of “cuts and gravy” moist foods (both dog food and cat food) after more than 14 pets died from eating them. A few weeks later, the same company added 20 more of their brand to be taken off store shelves.

It was later revealed that wheat gluten, an ingredient found in the said pet foods, was contaminated with rat poison. The risk of Salmonella contamination has also been a major cause of a recall for two popular brands of pig ear dog treats.

When Food Is Kills Your Pets, Something Must Change

Cases of toxic pet foods date back to December of 2005, when many dogs died and dozens fell ill after eating kibble manufactured by Diamond Pet Foods. It was later discovered that the food was contaminated with aflatoxin; a naturally occurring chemical produced from fungus and can be found on crops such as wheat, corn, rice, and beans. This chemical is also toxic to domestic animals, livestock, and even in human beings. More pet food recalls during this past ten years has also involve the risk for Salmonella contamination.

Pet Food Recall – Are Pet Food Manufacturers Killing Your Animals On Purpose?

All pet owners want what’s best for our beloved pets, especially when it comes to the foods they eat. Our goal is to give them only the healthiest food available to make sure that they will live a long and healthy life. What if the so-called “healthy pet foods” that are being sold in stores are not as reliable as we think?

So, what do we do when we can no longer rely upon the food manufacturers who are supposed to provide pet owners with safe and healthy foods for our animals?

Are These So-Called Pet Food Companies Breaking The Law?

FDA regulations say that pet foods have to be manufactured similar to the way human foods are manufactured. So, they should be processed under a sanitary environment, do not contain any harmful ingredients, accurately labeled, and safe for our pets to eat.

All pet food manufacturers are expected to act in accordance with these regulations to make sure that the food is safe and healthy …But due to limited resources, the FDA can only check pet food issues after consumer complaints are made or if the FDA has a reason to believe that there is a threat to animal health. So, a recall is then announced by the FDA or the manufacturer if a contaminated product is found. Finding out that your dog has been poisoned is devastating. This is why I recommend that all pet owners keep abreast to current news relating to food recalls.

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Tess is a three year old mini goldendoodle who loves to play frisbee and ball….for her dog food. She’s a very good girl….always. Really. Her hair is unbelievably thick which gives her a chubby look. After a hair cut she looks trim.

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I’m not sure why he loves dog food over kitten food!!